Join Us for Ask The Chef, and Try Free Caribbean Pork Kabobs and Rice at AES Hearthplace Camp Hill

Published March 31, 2011 | By PAontheweb

Saturday, April 9th from 10am to 2pm AES Hearthplace Stoveshop is offering its first “Ask the Chef” event open to the public at its Camp Hill location with Ted Speicher of Speichers BBQ and Harry’s House of Heat.  Ted will teach you how to grill up this great recipe and answer all your questions so you can grill like a champ.  We’ll supply the grills, the food, and the special sauces from Harry’s House of Heat.  Please join us for some great food and fun!

Caribbean Pork Kabobs and Rice
1 cup UNCLE BEN’S®CONVERTED®Brand Original Rice 1 1/2 cups peeled, diced sweet potato 1?4 bottle Harrys House of Heat Zesty Caribbean BBQ sauce 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in pineapple juice
1 (12-ounce) pork tenderloin, cut into l 1/2-inch cubes 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares 1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts
1. In medium pall, heat 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice, sweet potato and 2 teaspoons Zesty Caribbean BBQ sauce. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until rice and sweet potato are tender.
2. Drain pineapple chunks. Add pineapple chunks to rice mixture.
3. Preheat grill. Place Zesty Caribbean BBQ sauce into large resealable plastic food storage bag. Add pork; seal bag and turn to coat pork with seasoning. Thread pork and bell peppers onto skewers.
4. Broil kabobs 4 minutes on each side. Turn and brush with Zesty Caribbean BBQ sauce. Continue cooking 2 minutes on each side until pork is no longer pink.
5. Top rice with peanuts and serve with kabobs. Makes 4 servings

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Meet Ted Speicher of Speicher’s BBQ

Published March 31, 2011 | By PAontheweb

AES Hearthplace is excited to offer grilling classes with an expert bbq’er this spring. Ted Speicher will use special sauces from Harry’s House of Heat and teach some tips and tricks on how to grill like a star starting Saturday, April 9th from 10am to 2pm at our Camp Hill location.

Ted founded his company because of passion of good grilled foods. As a child his family would spend a lot of time outdoors were he developed a taste for great grilled foods. His mother left him cook on the grill at age ten. She enjoyed not having to cook and he enjoyed something other than hotdogs and hamburgers. At his first job at the age of fifteen he was introduced to the art of pig roasting by his employer. Enjoying this style of cooking he continued after high school to
do pig roasts and bbqs for friends and family reunions. After helping his friend Harry Stoner of Harry’s House of Heat start his business out of his hobby he decided to do the same. Ted combined the great flavors of
Harry’s House of Heat with the great taste of grilling and smoking. Combining the two together he’s able to bring forth a quality meal at a quality price with quality service.

Ted Speicher
speichersbbq@embarqmail.com

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Really?? You can do that in the Big Green Egg??

Published March 24, 2011 | By PAontheweb

Have you ever baked in a barbecue grill? The EGG is known for its versatility and nowhere is that more evident than when you taste something that has been baked in an EGG. Crispy-crust pizza or fresh artisan yeast bread, beautifully browned cornbread or flaky biscuits, cobblers and pies, even cookies and cakes all meet or surpass the brick-oven test. With the addition of a plate setter and baking stone you can turn the EGG into a world class fire brick oven without adding another expensive piece of equipment to your backyard. Once you try a pizza prepared on the Big Green Egg your pizza parlor days will be gone forever! The combination of precise temperature control and the properties of the ceramics in the EGG, plate setter and pizza stone allow the moisture to be drawn from the bottom of the pizza crust, providing that out-of-this-world crispy, yet tender, crust.

READ MORE TIPS AT: www.biggreenegg.com

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Reviews: Harman P43 Pellet Stove

Published January 20, 2011 | By PAontheweb

The Harman P43 Pellet stove continues to be a popular appliance with AES Hearthplace Stoveshop customers who are looking for a cost effective way to heat about 1400 square feet.   If you own a Harman P43 yourself, here’s your chance to help other folks out who are looking to purchase a new stove.  How long have you owned the stove?  Would you buy it again?  Have you recommended it to friends?  Do you think it lives up to Harman’s claims?

Here’s what Harman has to say about the product.  Write a comment and let us know what you think and help others make a good decision.  Thanks!

The P43 Advantage

The P43 will burn any grade of pellet at maximum efficiency and still keep your home at your desired temperature. Not only can the P43 burn pellets with optimal efficiency and cleanliness, it does it automatically. The P43 automatically lights its own fire and burns at the correct output to maintain the desired room temperature. When no heat is required, the P43 will shut-down and reignite when the demand for heat returns. Just fill the hopper with pellets and set the desired temperature. The P43 will do the rest except for ash removal, which will be needed after approximately one ton of pellets has been consumed.

The Smartest Pellet Stove
The P43′s huge output is managed by a microprocessor that senses the room temperature and the fire temperature with tiny thermistor probes and then determines the best feed rate. This improved and smarter control also has a diagnostic port for connecting an external display showing live working data for easier installation. The platinum combination is Harman’s Patented Feeder and Burn Pot and ESP Control, which have been developed to their highest state. These features work together to allow amazing heat output with different fuel quality, ash content, and moisture. In other words, it improves performance, efficiency, and conserves fuel. From the quality of the newly designed door handle, to the laser-cut and etched details on the accessories, the P43is in a class all its own.

Keeping Safety in Mind
The P43 has several safety features that automatically monitor changes in the stove’s temperature and draft. The P43 cannot overheat. The ESP Probe, which controls the exhaust temperature, will shut the feed motor down if the temperature reaches a predetermined high limit temperature in the exhaust. Another safety feature is the pressure switch, which senses a loss of draft (door left open, blocked flue, etc). If this occurs, it will also automatically quit feeding pellets and shut the unit down.

Specifications
Fuel: Bio-Mass Pellets
BTU Range: 0-43000
Heating Capacity: 1400+ Square Feet
Hopper Capacity: 50 lbs.(110 with hopper extension)
Blower Size: 135 CFM
Flue Size:3″
Outside Air Size: 2-3/8″
Fuse Rating: 6 Amp
Weight: 212 Pounds
Depth: 28-1/2″
Height: 32″
Width: 22″

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Reviews: Harman XXV Pellet Stove

Published December 23, 2010 | By PAontheweb

Year after year the Harman XXV Pellet stove continues to be a popular appliance with AES Hearthplace Stoveshop customers.  We happen to agree, but I guess you figured we would.  If you own a Harman XXV yourself, here’s your chance to help other folks out who are looking to purchase a new stove.  How long have you owned the stove?  Would you buy it again?  Have you recommended it to friends?  Do you think it lives up to Harman’s claims?

Here’s what Harman has to say about the product.  Write a comment and let us know what you think and help others make a good decision.  Thanks!

Harman XXV

After over 30 years of building stoves, we think we know what our customers are looking for. The beauty of cast iron. The convenience of pellets. The power of 50,000 BTUs. And our quietest pellet stove ever. The XXV pellet stove was designed for our 25th Anniversary and encompasses everything you expect in a Harman…automatic ignition, venting choices, automatic temperature control, a large ash pan that’s easy to get to, and the convenience of super easy cleaning. The XXV was specially designed to symbolize everything Harman stands for. Quality. Beauty. Functionality. The XXV. Our finest creation yet.

*Now available in Majolica Brown Enamel.

Features
•    Hook and Roller Door Latch
•    ESP Control
•    Automatic Ignition
•    Room Sensor
•    Large Ash Pan
•    Air-Cooled Combustion Blower
•    Harman Quality, Fit, & Finish
•    Accordion Heat Exchanger – provides greater heat exchange surface in less space
•    Quiet Operation
•    Adjustable Feet
•    Ash Removal Pan With Handle
•    Automatic Temperature Control
•    Total Automatic Operation
•    Patented Pellet Pro Feeder
•    Patented Pellet Pro Burn Pot
•    Easy Cleaning
•    Easy Access Controls

Options
•    100% Outside Air (Direct Vent)
•    Top Vent: Gives the wood stove appearance using 6″ pipe
•    Available colors:?Black?Charcoal?Forest Green?Mojave Red?Metallic Blue
BTU Range:  0 to 50,000
Heating Capacity:  1,700+ sq. ft.
Hopper Capacity:  65 lbs
Blower Size:  150 cfm
Flue Size:  3″
Outside Air Size:  2.375″
Fuse Rating:  6 amp
Weight:  375 pounds
Depth:  26.75″
Minimum Floor Protection:  32″ x 32″
Height:  31.25″
Width:  29″
Testing:  OMNI-Test Laboratory – Specifications subject to change with further testing

Clearances and Dimensions
Rear:  2.25″ to wall
Side:  12″ to wall
Front:  36″ to combustibles

Click Here for Harman Website and More Pictures, Brochures, Warranty Information for the Harman XXV

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Reviews: Harman P68 Pellet Stove

Published December 22, 2010 | By PAontheweb

The Harman P68 Pellet stove is a popular item among customers at AES Hearthplace Stoveshop.  We happen to think its a great product, but we want to share actual reviews from our customers who use it everyday.  If you own a Harman P68 let us know what you think.  Do you recommend it?  Do you think it lives up to the manufacturer’s claims?

Here’s what Harman has to say about the P68.  Add a comment and tell us how it performs for you.  Thanks!

The Harman P68 Pellet Stove will burn any grade of pellet at maximum efficiency. Wood pellets have become a popular form of heat because they are environmentally friendly, extremely clean burning and cost effective. This means you can purchase the lower quality pellets and still keep your home at your desired temperature.

The P68 automatically lights its own fire and burns at the correct output to maintain the desired room temperature. When no heat is required, the P68 will shutdown and re-ignite when the demand for heat returns.

Just fill the hopper with pellets and set the desired temperature. The P68 will do the rest except for ash removal, which will be needed after approximately one ton of pellets has been consumed.

From the quality of the newly designed door handle, to the laser-cut and etched details on the accessories, the P68 is in a class all its own.

The P68 incorporates the Harman ESP Probe, which controls the exhaust temperature. The ESP Probe will shut down the feed motor if the temperature reaches a predetermined high limit temperature in the exhaust. A pressure switch will sense a loss of draft (from a door left open or a blocked flue) and automatically stop feeding pellets and shut down the P68.

Features
•    Fresh Look
•    Hook and Roller Door Latch
•    ESP Control
•    Automatic Ignition
•    Room Sensor
•    Patented Feeder
•    Patented Burn Pot
•    Large Ash Pan
•    Swing Open Ash Door
•    Accordion Heat Exchanger
•    Air-Cooled Combustion Blower
•    Super Easy Cleaning
•    More than 127 Square Inches Of Glass

Options
•    Direct Vent
•    Side Heat Shields
•    Hopper Extension
•    Decorative Tile Choices
•    Decorative Etched Slate
•    Brushed Stainless Steel Accessory Kit
•    Bright Nickel Accessory Kit
•    Gold Accessory Kit
•    Ceramic Log Set For a Wood Fire Look

Specifications
Fuel:  Bio-Mass Pellets
BTU Range:  0 to 68,000
Heating Capacity:  2,200+ sq ft
Hopper Capacity:  76 lbs (136 lbs w/hopper extension)
Blower Size:  135 cfm
Flue Size:  3 inches
Outside Air Size: 2-3/8 inch
Fuse Rating: 6 amp
Weight:  290 lbs
Depth:  29-1/2 inches
Minimum Floor Protection:  25″ wide x 33″ deep
Height:  36-7/8 inches
Width:  23-1/2 inches
Testing:  Tested by OMNI-Test Laboratory

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Reviews: The Quadra Fire Classic Bay 1200

Published December 22, 2010 | By PAontheweb

The Quadra Fire Classic Bay 1200 Pellet stove is a popular item among customers at AES Hearthplace Stoveshop.  We happen to think its a great product, but we want to share actual reviews from our customers who use it everyday.  If you own a Classic Bay 1200 let us know what you think.  Do you recommend it?  Do you think it lives up to the manufacturer’s claims?

Here’s what Quadra-Fire has to say about the Classic Bay 1200.  Add a comment and tell us how it performs for you.  Thanks!

The Classic Bay 1200 delivers bold performance with ease. The impressive heating power with three heat settings is effortlessly controlled by a programmable thermostat or optional remote control. The stunning full bay view door is available in three finishes that will compliment any décor. The powerful heat of the Classic Bay 1200 will provide warmth for many years.

Height:  31 5/8
Front Width:  28 1/2
Depth:  27 5/8
Viewing area 13-7/8 x 11
BTU/Hour Input:  47,300

Available in Matte Black
Options:  Battery Operated Remote Control, Programmable Thermostat, Smart Stat

Accessories
•    Bay door
•    Grille
•    3 piece ceramic log set
•    Ceramic brick refractory

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How to remove soot and ash from Your Fireplace

Published December 22, 2010 | By PAontheweb

It’s Time to Say So Long to Soot! Good House Keeping Magazine

It’s Time to Say So Long to Soot!
If your fireplace is sending smoke signals that it needs a scrub, here’s the quickest way to get it done — without putting a damper on your day

By Carolyn Forte

Biggest Fireplace-Cleaning Challenges
1. A pile of old ashes in the firebox

2. Black soot on the glass

3. Smoky stains on the surrounding brick, marble, or tile

Fastest Fireplace-Cleaning Fixes
1. Trash the ash. A wet/dry vacuum with a disposable bag will handle the job, once the pile has cooled for at least four days. But if you don’t have one of those heavy-duty suckers — or just don’t feel like hauling it out — do this instead: After the ash is completely cold, sprinkle it with damp tea leaves or coffee grounds to cover the stale smell and keep down dust (so you don’t inhale it). Then scoop the pile with a fireplace shovel (don’t worry if you can’t get it all — leaving an inch or two behind is fine), and dump it into a metal can, bucket, or even an old stockpot or clay flowerpot. Discard the mess outside, ideally in a metal trash container, but definitely away from your house.
2. Clear things up. To remove light soot or a cloudy film from glass doors, mix a solution of equal parts white vinegar and warm water and pour into a spray bottle. Spritz a bit on a paper towel and dip it into the fireplace ashes to use as a gentle abrasive (smart, right?). To finish, spray glass and wipe clean with a microfiber cloth. If soldered-on gunk won’t budge (and if you really care), scrape it away with a razor blade.
3. Brush it off. If you have smoke stains on your fireplace facing, begin by squirting them with water — it’ll keep the cleaning solution from soaking in too fast (this is particularly important with brick). Then dip a brush in a solution of 1/4 cup all-purpose cleaner to 1 gallon water; give spots a quick scrub; rinse with a clean sponge; let dry. For marble or other stones, squirt with water, then go over with a soft cloth dipped in mild dishwashing liquid and water. Rinse and wipe dry. One exception: If brick facing is more than 50 years old, it may crumble if you scrub with a cleaner. Just vacuum the surface with your soft-brush attachment.

Chimney Cleanup Made Easy
•    Pick up the tools. Buy a dust mask, a metal bucket with a lid to contain ashes, and a commercial cleaner designed to remove soot and smoke stains from brick, stone, and glass (all products available at AES Hearthplace Stoveshop or local hardware stores or home centers).
•    Also consider this: Schedule an annual chimney checkup with a professional sweep certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (csia.org).

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Wood Brick Fuel, Bio Bricks Prevents the Spread of Tree Killing Pests

Published August 12, 2010 | By PAontheweb

PA has issued a ban on transporting firewood between counties.

Important Article From the Centre Daily Times:

43 counties under quarantine in effort to contain Emerald Ash Borer

August 11, 2010 8:59am EDT

Forty-three Pennsylvania counties, including Centre County, are now under a quarantine aimed at preventing the spread of the tree-killing Emerald Ash Borer, Agriculture Secretary Russll C. Redding announced Tuesday.

Travelers are reminded not to haul firewood between counties.

The Emerald Ash Borer has now been found in 17 counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Butler, Centre, Cumberland, Fulton, Indiana, Juniata, Lawrence, Mercer, Mifflin, Somerset, Union, Washington and Westmoreland.

Read more: http://www.centredaily.com/2010/08/11/2145438/43-counties-under-quarantine-in.html#ixzz0wLhq1Bs6

To aid in prevention of further contamination, AES Hearthplace Stoveshop encourages our customers to use Wood Brick Fuel available at our three stores in Chambersburg, Newville, and Camp Hill, PA.

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Grilled Pineapple Dessert

Published August 2, 2010 | By PAontheweb

In my last post, I wrote about the Aloha burgers, but I caught this recipe too on About.com and just had to give it a try.  I grilled this up on the Weber and the family was impressed…

Let me know what you think in the comments box, or if you have your own recipe, feel free to share it!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes
Ingredients:
•    1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1 inch slices
•    1/2 cup brown sugar
•    2 tablespoons melted butter
•    2 tablespoons lemon juice
•    1 teaspoon cinnamon
•    1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream

Preparation:
Combine brown sugar, butter, lemon juice and cinnamon and mix until even. Brush mixture over pineapple slices. Place pineapple slice on preheated grill over a high heat and grill for about 1 minute per side or until browned. Remove from grill and immediately top with a scoop of ice cream and serve. These are best if the pineapple is warm when you eat it.

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